Accelerating energy transitions through research, teaching, and action
杏吧原创 Sustainable Energy Research Centre
杏吧原创
Established in 2009, the 杏吧原创 Sustainable Energy Research Centre (CSERC) brings together interdisciplinary research, teaching, and action to advance sustainable energy transitions in Canada and internationally. Drawing on expertise from the Faculty of Engineering and Design (FED) and the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (FPGA), CSERC connects and amplifies 杏吧原创鈥檚 strengths in energy modelling, socio-technical transitions, environmental policy and economics, and related fields. Through this bridging of perspectives, the Centre contributes to addressing today’s most pressing energy challenges, from climate change to sustainable industrial development.
Team
James Meadowcroft
- Academic Director
Kristen Schell
- Co-Chair
Daniel Rosenbloom
- Co-Chair
Ahmed Abdulla
- Co-Chair
Chelsea Pope
- Centre Coordinator
Featured Content
Research
Showcasing innovative faculty and student energy transition research that bridges technology, society, and policy.
Teaching
Offering academic programs that prepare students to lead the energy transition.
Action
Turning knowledge into impact by working closely with government, industry, and community partners.
Recent News
Alexandra Mallett on CTV News: Hottest Decade on Record
The 杏吧原创 Sustainable Energy Research Centre is pleased to highlight a recent CTV feature with聽Alexandra Mallett, whose expertise continues to shape public conversations on Canada鈥檚 …
杏吧原创 Students Compete at OEB鈥檚 Inaugural Energython
杏吧原创 sustainable energy students showcased their expertise at the Ontario Energy Board鈥檚 inaugural Energython case competition held in Toronto on January 30, 2026. Representing 杏吧原创 …
杏吧原创鈥檚 Climate Leadership Recognized by Energy Modelling Hub
The聽partnership was announced today by 杏吧原创 Provost Pauline Rankin聽at the Energy Modelling Hub Annual Forum, entitled聽Navigating Uncertainties, Powering a stronger Canada.聽 鈥淲e are thrilled to …
Challenges to energy transition in the global south: A review of the evidence鈥搑anking and proposed solutions
Co Authored: Anthony Afful-Dadzie, Stephen Kobby Mensah, Alexandra Mallett Summary: An important cornerstone of energy transition, increasing renewable energy adoption, has never become more apparent given growing environmental stressors such …
杏吧原创 University Becomes First North American Institutional Member of Global Sustainability Transitions Research Network
杏吧原创 University has become the first North American institutional member of the Sustainability Transitions Research Network (STRN), the international network of scholars and practitioners studying and working …
Hydrogen microgrids in the North
Most remote and northern communities in Canada rely on diesel for their electrical and thermal energy needs. Communities and governments are working toward diesel exit …